Alnmouth strengthened their lead at the top when goals from Dean Edwards, Albert Straughan and Ben Keenan gave them the points at Belford.

Lowick, however, kept up their challenge as two goals from Stephen Fairbairn and one each from Ross Aitchison and Mark Murray gave them the points at home to Red Row, whose goals came from Dan Dewson and Tony Lewis.

Darren Riddell and Lee Harker gave Amble United Reserves a half-time lead at home to Craster Rovers, who replied in the closing minutes when Neil Armstrong scored direct from a free kick.

Wooler got their first win as goals from Tristan Jeffry, sub Stephen Skeen and Paul Allen saw them win at home to Spittal Rovers A, whose replies came through Gary Wales and Christopher Jenkins.

Rothbury kept up their unbeaten record as goals from Stuart Foreman, Martin Roberts, Stephen Sparrow, Neil Johnson, Paul Arkle and a Keith Appleby penalty saw them win at home to Stobswood, whose replies came from Jadon Grey and Scott Arries.

Embleton WR moved into second when a Guy Benton penalty gave them the points after a close game against Berwick Rangers A.